How To Fix FITVPS319 - Trip is fully taxable, & is a tax-exempt expense type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Trip is fully taxable, & is a tax-exempt expense type

What causes this issue?

The amount for the travel expense type you have selected is tax-exempt.
However, since the 'Taxation of Whole Trip' checkbox is selected on the
'Per Diems' tab page, the reimbursement for the whole trip is subject to
tax.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a different (taxable) travel expense type for the receipt amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS319 - Trip is fully taxable, & is a tax-exempt expense type ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS319 indicates a conflict between the tax status of a trip and the expense type being used. Specifically, it suggests that the trip is fully taxable, but the expense type assigned to it is marked as tax-exempt. This inconsistency leads to the error, as SAP expects the tax treatment to align with the expense type.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The expense type may be incorrectly configured in the system to be tax-exempt when it should be taxable.
  Trip Settings: The trip itself may have been set up with parameters that classify it as fully taxable, which conflicts with the tax-exempt status of the expense type.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, where the wrong expense type was selected for a taxable trip.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Expense Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the expense type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly according to your organization's tax policies.
  If the expense type should be taxable, update its configuration to reflect that.
  
  
  
  Check Trip Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the trip in question. Ensure that the trip is correctly classified and that its tax status aligns with the expense types being used.
  If necessary, adjust the trip settings to match the intended tax treatment.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the expense type associated with the trip. Select an appropriate expense type that matches the tax status of the trip.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Tax Department:
  
  If there is uncertainty about the tax treatment of specific expenses or trips, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the trip entry again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on configuring expense types and managing trip settings.
  User Guides: Check any internal user guides or training materials that your organization may have for handling travel and expense reporting in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the tax status aligns with the expense type, you should be able to resolve the FITVPS319 error message.